PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS ONLY FOR NATIONALS OF CHINA.
Closing Date: 23 August, 2018 (5 pm Beijing time)
The Position:
The Finance Associate position is located in China Country Office (CO) and reports to the Operations Manager/ Operations Specialist.
Job Purpose:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager (OM), the Finance Associate provides quality services in the areas of program finance and CO budget management in compliance with the relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. The Finance Associate delivers quality financial services to internal and external clients mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures. S/he takes a client-oriented results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines, providing support and guidance to the CO. The Finance Associate provides financial support to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) CO upon request.
How you can make a difference：
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Completion of Secondary School Education with additional training in Finance, Accounting and Administration. A first level university degree in finance or accounting or business is desirable.
Knowledge and Experience:
• Six years of relevant administrative experience in the public or private sector;
Knowledge on UN procurement and financial procedures and the ability to interpret rules, regulations and procedures and explain them clearly and concisely;
Computer literacy – proficiency in Atlas/PeopleSoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and other computerized applications;
Good writing and communications skills;
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate financial systems.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Chinese is required.
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
